17 oz. jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1small celery rib, chopped
6cupschicken broth
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tspseasoned salt
1/2tsppepper
1/8tsprubbed sage
1/3cupall purpose flour
2cupsheavy whipping cream, divided
1cupgrated parmesan cheese, divided
8bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2tbspminced fresh cilantro
Instructions
Place first 9 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Mix flour and 1/2 cup cream until smooth; stir into soup. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese and the bacon, cilantro and remaining cream. Cook, covered, on low until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve with remaining cheese.